2025 Final Rankings Risers: Defensive Line

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["700237"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e613cc02473"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas was one of the top defenders across the San Diego Section, and is a explosive and physical prospect that excels both against the run and pass from the inside or the edge. He is a natural bender, shows tremendous strength and power at the point of attack and uses his leverage well to get underneath blockers and has a diverse pass-rush skill-set using both speed and power to win inside or off the edge. He signed with San Jose State last month, and is a nice later add by the Spartans and is a high floor kid at the next level that should fit nicely in the Mountain West. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1005491"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e613cc02398"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huegel sees a significant bump in his ranking in the final 2025 PRZ rankings release, and checks in as a top 45 defensive linemen in the state and just outside the top 350 overall. The UC Davis signee is coming off a stellar Senior season for one of the top programs in the Northern Section, and was one of the Aggies earlier commits in the 2025 cycle last Summer. He has the ideal frame and build for multiple positions up-front, and plays with plus twitch/leverage and is fluid for his size coming off the edge. Overall, Huegel is a well balanced and technically sound edge player that could kick inside as well in college and is a very nice get for UC Davis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1514733"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e613cc02406"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKenzie checks into our updated rankings as a top 40 player at his position, and sees a uptick in his overall ranking as well to round out the 2025 class. The San Diego signee had one of the better seasons of any Bay Area defender, and is a physical and violent edge player with tremendous technique in the run and pass game and is a high motor guy at all times. He should translate nicely to a true OLB/Edge player at the next level and is a already very polished prospect that has a diverse toolbox heading to the college ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1578627"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e613cc024bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nail is coming off a productive Senior season for Ripon where he was one of the more active defenders across the region in 2024, and is a dynamic pass rusher that wins with first step get off, quick use of hands and natural bend around bigger blockers with a high motor when pursuing backside. He is stout against the run, has a quick lockout and inside hands while able to violently get off blocks and control blockers at the POA. He is headed to MJC after a very successful prep career for Ripon and should find his home at either OLB or edge in college. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1492059"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e613cc02503"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is coming off a state championship winning season for Vanden, and was one of the top players across Solano county through out his prep career. He is a twitchy/snappy interior defender that gets off the ball in a hurry, establishes immediate inside hand placement and lockout while also providing a solid interior rush and moves extremely well for his size. His combination of size and athleticism make him very intriguing for the next level and he can provide some immediate interior pass rush abilities. Williams signed with Southern Oregon last month and is a very nice get for the Red Raiders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->